Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£194,543
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£225,130
Crime Rate
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
69.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
100.0%
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
181.7
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
67.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
67.4
Median Income
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£25,462
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe commands an average of £225,130, compared with £194,543 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is a flat at £75,000, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe it is a flat at £82,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe (£247,685 vs £213,605).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards prices grew faster — 50% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsSutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is violent-crime, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. There are 2 schools in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 1 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 212.9 Mbps in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe and 181.7 Mbps in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.4% of premises in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 26% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (213 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,462 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £25,462 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
| Indicator | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,363 | 5,042 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £25,462 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 45.8% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.5% | 21.5% |
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